Just For The Weekend:10 Items For Your Business Trip

Wouldn't you rather you were born into money than have to work for a living? For those of you who said yes, thank you for your honesty. For those of
you who said no, keep on plugging, soon enough you'll see the light - or rather, the darkness. Well boo, no amount of bellyaching can change the fact that
bills will have to be paid and you're stuck working a job. You might even have to take a business trip or maybe a bunch of business trips.

in line with the fairly depressing tone of this article, let's look at a business trip as a series of problems that need to be solved and the things
you can bring on your trip to solve them. Here are ten things that will make your burden a bit lighter . . .

Problem: You are unable to charge your laptop and gadgets because different countries have
their unique electrical outlet configuration

Here's why we like the Ceptics: First of all, it's small; described as 'pocket-sized' it won't cause any issues fitting inside the limited space you
have for a weekend business trip. Next, even though it has a number of small components, everything can be neatly stored in a self-contained container.
Next, the Ceptics was designed for use in 150 countries. Those are good odds. This adapter is for fitting into different standard plugs, it won't change
or mess with the voltage in any way. Speaking of the voltage, it's good for appliances from 100 to 250 volts.

Problem: You are in the middle of your tripand you have to fill up some forms or sign a guest book but you don't have anything to write with and neither
has anyone else

The Lamy Pico has a big enough diameter so it won't be easy to overlook and leave behind, you know, if you're the type
that always forget your pen. The matte silver finish should also show up nicely against the dark lining of your luggage making the pen easy to spot in a
hurry. It might be on the fat side, but the Lamy has a great portability feature that allows you to shorten it up for storage. Lamy designed this pen for
everyday use and durability and has Lamy's smooth, fluid writing action.

Problem: You want to have the internet as you go country hopping. Not need. Want. Who says only thoee who NEED something should get it. WANT should be
more than good enough. If you've got the cash here's the trash . . .

Problem: You're business trip is so hectic you have to fight for a measly few hours of sleep. But the road warrior has to keep on fighting. You need an
energy boost. A legal energy boost.

Uh oh, it's instant. Yes it is, as in: pour in some hot water and you're good to go. Because it's Starbucks this is 100% Colombian
Arabica ethically sourced. Oh yeah, this one has Starbuck's signature walnut flavor.

Problem: You're beginning to feel crowded in.The noise of the cities your going to is starting to make you edgy. Even a simple plane ride
has you hankering for some privacy, a quiet somewhere - anywhere.

The noise reduction capability of this headphone is no joke. Noise reduction has a separate power source, you need to put in AAA batteries. After that,
ambient sound just fades away. Put this on anywhere and you're in a quiet place - your keep it together for just one more meeting, one more presentation,
one more spreadsheet. Outside of the noise reduction your left with just really great headphones for your music.

Problem: You need the light on to sleep at night but you're hotel bathroom lights are not an option because you say they're too bright but the truth is
you keep imagining Jack the Ripper's shadow on the floor - and you're fifty and father of four or something.

These are very bright 5-LED night lights. If you want more of a soft glow you've go to find something with fewer LEDs. That said, you can just leave
these plugged in for your whole trip since the sensor will detect if you've turned on the hotel room light and the night light turns off only to turn on
again when you've closed every other light for sleep. This should be robust enough to be your trip companion for years to come.

Problem: It seems that after you've packed all you office stuff you'll have to go half naked on the second day of your trip since you have no more space
in your bag for clothes.